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Nordic Copper skyline crowns the new Ram Quarter

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

The new Ram Quarter mixed-use development at the heart of the London Borough of Wandsworth is highlighted by its rooftop cladding of Nordic Green Living 1 pre-patinated copper, reflecting the site’s industrial heritage. The site was formerly home to the... View Article

You’ll be sage green with envy!

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of innovative products for the building industry in the UK, Ireland and Mainland Europe, has responded to market demand and feedback from customers and added the popular Sage Green to its Double... View Article

Hellberg Safety PPE and Snickers Workwear – comfort and safety combined

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

The Hultafors Group Adds Hellberg Safety PPE products to its premium brand portfolio for professional tradesmen and women. With over 50 years experience in the PPE industry, the Hellberg Safety specialist equipment includes highly advanced hearing protection products, face protection... View Article

Delay disruptive VAT changes to avoid construction chaos, warns FMB

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

The Government has not properly prepared the construction industry for major VAT changes coming in October and needs to delay their implementation to avoid chaos, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said in a letter to the Financial Secretary to the... View Article

Shaping the modern home

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

As the housebuilding sector continues to evolve, Peter Kelsey of Designer Contracts offers his perspective on how buyer expectations have shaped the design of the modern home. It’s interesting to look back, particularly over the past 20 years, to see... View Article

Drainage specialist Dallmer unveils its new Individual shower channels

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Individual is better – that could be the motto for modern bathroom landscaping. When it comes to level-access showers, the personal requirements and tastes of customers are very wide-ranging – which means a huge range of products is required in order to... View Article

Time to take the brownfield

Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Praised in the verse of Hopkins and the pastoral scenes of Turner, the UK’s rural landscapes have long been a source of national pride. However, as the population increases and developers seek a solution for the housing crisis, some of... View Article

Ahmarra supply and install fire doors for major Southampton Tower Block refurbishment

Monday, 15th July 2019

Ahmarra has been selected to supply and install hundreds of fire doors for a major Southampton tower block refurbishment. Southampton’s tallest tower blocks are undergoing a multi-million pound fire safety up-grade and Ahmarra are working with main contractor, CLC Group and Southampton... View Article

Miller Homes and Linden Homes complete major land acquisition

Monday, 15th July 2019

Leading housebuilders, Linden Homes and Miller Homes have completed a land purchase to deliver 750 new homes in Chichester, in a joint acquisition. The new partnership, which will deliver Part 1 of the wider Whitehouse Farm development, received outline planning... View Article

Boutique city living unveiled at new Glasgow East development

Monday, 15th July 2019

Merchant Homes has launched an exclusive development of homes in Glasgow East, offering prospective homebuyers the opportunity to lay down roots in a new landmark community within touching distance of the city centre. A welcome addition to the already thriving... View Article

Offsite: Not the panacea?

Monday, 15th July 2019

The Government is making a big push for modern methods of construction as part of the solution to the housing crisis. While offsite has a key role in the market, it might not be the panacea many hope it to... View Article

Global modular building market upturn is good news for the UK

Friday, 12th July 2019

Beneath the flight path to Heathrow airport, there is row upon row of prefabricated homes. Built during the post-war boom, prefabricated homes were cheap and easy to construct at a time when many urban centres in the UK were still... View Article

Vicaima bring an added dimension to William May development

Thursday, 11th July 2019

The village of Bramcote in Nottinghamshire, has been a popular place for home owners with discerning taste since Victorian times, so it’s little wonder that is now attracting fresh interest for twenty first century living with the select Baxter Green... View Article

Beautiful new washrooms at Abacus HQ

Wednesday, 10th July 2019

Abacus Bathrooms has transformed the female bathrooms at the company’s Harrogate HQ; showcasing a stunning portfolio of products. The wall hung WC complements bespoke White Marble Elements basins which feature the innovative Infinity Tray drain. The elegant White Gloss Marble... View Article

Avant Homes gives ‘day to make a difference’ to support local communities

Wednesday, 10th July 2019

Housebuilder Avant Homes has introduced a new initiative called ‘Day to Make a Difference’ to support schools, charities and other local groups and businesses, in the communities in which it builds. All 700 of the company’s employees, from construction workers and sales... View Article

Barratt Developments trading update

Wednesday, 10th July 2019

Record full year performance, continued good progress towards medium term targets Barratt Developments PLC (the ‘Group’) is today issuing a trading update for the year ended 30 June 2019 (the ‘year’) ahead of publication of its annual results on 4... View Article

LABC condemns MHCLG for its ‘sleight of hand’ consultation on Building Safety System Reform

Tuesday, 9th July 2019

LABC is deeply concerned after hearing from a senior official at MHCLG that the ministry intends to allow Approved Inspectors a continued role in the regulation of in scope buildings. In the current consultation Dame Judith Hackitt’s Joint Competent Authority... View Article

Three UK housebuilders win UK’s top Health and Safety Award

Tuesday, 9th July 2019

On 5th July 2019, three site managers were crowned national winners at NHBC’s 10th annual Health and Safety Awards in Birmingham hosted by Comedian Hugh Dennis. This is the only health and safety recognition scheme in the UK exclusively for... View Article